The word SUCCESS means different
things to people. Perhaps it signifies
personal fulfillment and self-esteem.
Often, it is a combination of achieving
material wealth and personal happiness.
Wouldn’t it be nice really to enjoy what
you are doing with your life while the
money rolls in? Wouldn’t it be nice to work
at a “labor of love” rather than a job that is
nothing more than a weekly paycheck? It’s
a rare combination. Do your parents or your
friends really enjoy what they do?
Not many say they LOVE their work. And
so, ASPIRE readers, I challenge you to think
“outside the box,” really to do some soul-
How do
you define
success?
BY PROFESSOR JACK MANDEL, M.B.A
Nassau Community College
searching about who you are and who you
want to be five, 10 or 20 years from now.
As a college professor at Nassau
Community College, I often joke with my
students and say to them, “I wonder what I
will do when I graduate.”
Of course, I have been teaching at the
college level for more than 30 years and
wouldn’t want to have any other career.
Why? Simple, I find most young people who
are 18, 19 and 20 to be not just youthful
in years, but also exciting to be around.
They (YOU) have your entire future to look
forward to…. If you make a mistake, SO
WHAT? Time is still on your side!
You know, there are only three kinds
of people in the world: Those who make
things happen, those who watch things
happen, and those who wonder what
happened. Where do YOU fit in?
Let’s face facts. Be honest with yourself.
Are you an individual whose dreams are
nothing more than fantasies? Do you think
about being a self-starter, plan for it, even
pray for it, only to see your dream never
become a reality? Why?
I believe that some of us are not
focused enough and lack the PASSION,
COMMITMENT and ENTHUSIASM required
to take control.
On the other hand, some of you will
resolve your inner doubts and conflicts.
You WILL make up your mind to do it.
Yes, it may be daunting and frightening
because it is a personal challenge. And it’s
a decision which only YOU can make not
your parents or your girlfriend/boyfriend.
YOU are in total control.
Remember to think positive. Think big!
Anything is possible and if it’s impossible,
it will take just a little longer to achieve,
Here are five personal
attributes you should
have in your road to
success:
Self-confidence: People evaluate you by their
perception of your worth. Your actions and words
should reflect a strong belief in yourself.
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Preparation: To be successful, you have little choice but to know
your product, service and competition inside and out. Don’t come
to the table unless you are ready to play with the “big boys.”
Energy: Believe in your inevitability to be a success and expend the drive to
reach your goal.
Inspiration: Seek out positive-thinking people who can inspire you to reach your goals.
IGNORE individuals who aren’t achieving in their own limited world.
Aspiration: The only difference between those of us who are marginal in our success and those
who are supreme is our level and degree of aspiration. NEVER SELL YOURSELF SHORT.
QNS.COM
14 FALL 2017